May 13, 2016

Michelle & Paul | Spring Garden Wedding

May 13, 2016/ Jennifer Blair

I cannot believe I am finally sharing these images. My beautiful sister married the man of her dreams in March, and it was the most incredible day. So many people helped to make this one of the sweetest celebrations of marriage that I have ever witnessed. It was extra joyous, because we had such a miraculously sunny, Spring day. The forecast showed a terrible front coming through the weekend of the wedding, but by the grace of God the rain held off and we had blue skies! Helping her plan this day will remain one of the highlights of my memories with my sister. I'm so incredibly thankful to everyone who went above and beyond to make this day the perfect gift for Michelle & Paul. Their wedding day was a true representation of all that they are - lovely, bright, joyous, and most of all showed their love for Christ.

April 29, 2016

Real Moments at Home | Davidson Family

April 29, 2016/ Jennifer Blair

Ever since I had our daughter almost 2 years ago now, my heart has had a huge shift in the moments I feel are most important. I love to get dressed up and have a stunning outdoor backdrop for our family memories, and I will always adore those moments. However, I'm finding the ones I cherish the most are the everyday memories of our life together. It was such a pleasure to be invited into the Davidsons' home to capture the little moments of this season of life with their sweet Ansley. It is so sweet to encapsulate a bit of this season for their family in the real moments they share in their beautiful home. I am so passionate about doing this kind of imagery - it's a different kind of ethereal and I cannot get enough! I'm excited to be taking on more of this work in the future. It really doesn't get more precious than this!

April 20, 2016

Lady In Waiting - Mentoring Editorial

April 20, 2016/ Jennifer Blair

Much like the grandiose oaks in these images, growth takes time, growth takes waiting for the fruit to come, and the reward comes to those who wait, persevering until the end. There was a beautiful 300 year old oak in my back yard growing up. I love playing in it's shade and climbing the low-hanging branches. It was for me a kind of stability. I knew it wasn't going anywhere. I could depend on it's strength. Our seaside city was prone to hurricanes, but no matter the force of the winds, it remained firm. It had weathered many a storm. It's roots were deep in the earth and so it stayed firm, never budging or showing any signs of damage. That kind of endurance, waiting out the storms of life, digging my roots deep, is what I hoped to express through these images. This editorial reminds my heart of deeper truths - to find the beauty that lies in the waiting and the joy that can be found for the patient heart. Storms may come, but my soul's roots are digging deep in faith in One who can stand the test of time.

March 29, 2016

Stepping Stones

March 29, 2016/ Eden Gardens State Park/ Jennifer Blair

Fear crept into my heart like the grass between my toes. Ever so cautiously my feet hit the ice cold stone, sending shocks of doubt coursing through my senses. "Take this step" I heard a whisper. I know it's right, but this was not the step I envisioned for my life. The grass is easier, I could go where I want and the path seems clear in my mind - green, flourishing, happy, wide open...The little stone seemed anything but where I wanted to go.

Just a stepping stone. Take the step.

I obeyed in faith, but my tiptoes revealed that my heart stepped begrudgingly. "You'll fall if you don't put your full weight on your feet." Trust. Jump to the next step. So I did.

That was nearly 6 years ago now.

February 16, 2016

She Walks in Beauty

February 16, 2016/ Jennifer Blair

I've found myself going in a fresh, different direction this year. It is exciting and terrifying at the same time. When I consider just how many other artists there are in my field, it can be disheartening. Beautiful shots are really a dime a dozen. So I've been digging deep. What fuels my art? Surely it is more than merely capturing "beautiful moments" because beautiful moment are everywhere. I have years of experience under my belt now, but I never want to stop reaching, learning and growing at my art. For me it all comes back to vision, my lens for viewing the world and everything in it. I am an artist. It's who I am at my core. Intuitive. Seeking deeper meaning. New ideas flow constantly. Daily inspiration is a must or my soul shrivels up. I view life like poetry, like a piece of music I am working to compose...never finished, always adding another line or refrain. It dawned on me a few months ago, my visual art should represent my musical and poetic bent in more of a real way.